Questions tagged [fuel-injectors]
A device that meters the proper amount of fuel into an engine cylinder. It is controller by the engine control computer.
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injectors: CA and Fed types not interchangeable?
'07 Cobalt, 2.2L Ecotec; CA emissions spec (RPO L61)
I inadvertently tried to install a Fed-emissions spec injector in our CA-emissions engine. AFAICT, it would not seat properly in the intake ...
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Engine shaking at low rpms and injector correction values all over the place
My neighbor has a 2010 Peugeot Partner II turbo diesel ( Same engine as the Citroen Burlingo ) he's been having problems with.
Background: Car was idling poorly, smoking, sputtering and had no power. ...
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1999 Chevy Suburban 5.7 - What is "Valid Reference Pulse"
Searching google for that exact text in quotes (what the scanner shows) yields basically no results. What does it refer to?
For some context that lead to this question, I'm not getting my injectors ...
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Help maintenance & repair
06 Pontiac g6 will not start! I recently changed fuel pump. I am getting fuel to the fuel rail with pressure but fuel injectors are not opening. I can pour gas in the breather and it will start until ...
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USA vs Europe fuel injector differences?
This question is out of curiosity as I didn't find any specs or datasheets after plenty searching. What would the differences in the fuel injector be for Europe vs USA markets? I've compared ...
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Car keeps breaking fuel injectors?
Ok so i'm having quiet a strange issues with one of my cars (08 X5 E70 4.8L V8) that may be worth discussing. It seems to keep "blowing" through injectors on only one bank.
Suddenly i noticed CEL and ...
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07 Camry Engine slow RPM and excessive fuel consumption reading
I have 2007 Camry manual made in Australia for Arabic gulf. The engine sometimes go to 500 rpm and suddenly stops. Or it also goes to 1500 rpm and doesn't return to 1000 rpm (which is the normal as ...
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Looking for Fuel Injectors for a Renault Clio Expression 1.5 cdi 2006 plate
I am looking at buying a set of fuel injectors for my car but not sure of what part number I can use.
Equally can you buy a manual for car parts?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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1992 Ford F-250 4x4 5.8l 408ci stroker tuning questions
I have a 1992 Ford F-250 4x4 w/a 5.8l blocked 408ci stroker attached to a ZF 5 speed tranny running 3.55 gears. On the engine sits a set of 64cc chambered, 190cc intake runner, 70cc exhaust runner, 2....
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Stuttering, chugging, dying on heavy acceleration (2002 Impreza 2.5L)
I'm fixing up an old 2002 Subaru Impreza (2.5L), and the only problem left is that on heavy acceleration, such as up hills, the vehicle chugs and stutters a lot, even comes close to the engine dying. ...
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2012 Great Wall V200 Turbo Diesel injector coding
I have recently installed second hand injectors. I have software to reprogram the injectors into the ECU. However, it continues to come up with an error when I enter the new injector code. I have been ...
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Chevy Blazer 4.3 with p0303 error (cylinder 3 misfire) shortly after running medium-hot: now wonky idle, but smooth at high RPMs
I've got a 97 Chevy Blazer with the 4.3 and 281k miles. It might be of-note that a shop replaced my Lower Intake Manifold gasket about 18 months ago.
At the very end of a long trip this weekend it ...
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How change methane injectors on Zafira 2004 CNG engine?
What is the process to change CNG injectors on a 2004 Zafira? What has to be disconnected?
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Diesel engine struggling to start when cold
I have a 2.7D Ford AJD-V6/PSA DT17 diesel engine, on which I recently replaced 3 fuel injectors (all 3 of them were leaking). After the injectors were replaced, I now encounter the following problem:
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Leaking injectors
How long would it take to damage a diesel motor where oil is diluted heavily with diesel,due to leaking injectors,engine made clunking sound and masses of black smoke poured from exhaust, service ...
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Car Jump Started in wrong way
We switched the jumper cables when trying to jump start my Altezza 4 cylinder. Main fuse and other fuses were blown. I replaced all the damaged fuses and battery. When we eventually got the car to ...
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Diesel van not starting in hot weather
I have a self-built motorhome, Renault Master, 2003, with about 100k and a G9U engine, which does not start when I park it in the sun in the hot weather.
Part of this is due to the immobiliser ring ...
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High concentration fuel detergent effects on oil
I just did an oil change. I was planning on putting some fuel detergent in the tank and run in through before the oil change but forgot. Can I still put it in now without having negative effects on ...
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fuel injectors in a 2003 Cadillac Deville
What determines when your fuel injectors need cleaning? My car is emitting white smoke when pressing on the gas petal after stopping at a traffic light.
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alternative and compatibale injectors
A ford focus MK2 owner has been advised to replace the fuel injectors but the brand new OEM injectors are rare and expensive, so we are looking for compatible injectors that are used for another brand ...
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Excessive leaking from injectors
I changed the timing chain and tensioner in a 1.6hdi diesel, so twin camshafts has a timing chain and tensioner connecting them. The chain didn't break rather it slipped 5 notches. The repair seemed ...
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Where is the fuel pressure test port located on the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
I purchased the Innova 3640 Professional Fuel Injection Pressure Tester, and I want to test the fuel pressure on my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Where is the fuel pressure test port located under the ...
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How to measure engine's fuel consumption?
I know this question might not be new, but I am still asking this question as I haven't yet got any satisfactory answer to this. I have done quite a research on this topic and will sum up it here:
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Ford figo 1.4 ambiente 2013 petrol model no pulse on my injectors
Hello I have a ford figo 1.4 ambiente 2013 model, I have done all the diagnostic without the diagnostic machine, the spark is there the fuel pump it's pumping, the problem is that I don't have fuel ...
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Cat 7 HEUI pump failure incidence rate
Not exactly a car engine, but I am wondering if anyone has seen any statistics or guidance on Cat 7 HEUI pump failures?
The pump compresses engine oil which is then delivered to the diesel injectors ...
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2013 Chevy Malibu LT 2.5L
I saw your message about "don't go looking for trouble..."
I replaced my MAF 1.5 yrs ago along with the intake and exhaust VVT solenoids after codes p0013 p0014 would pop up. It ran ...
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05 VW Passat Turns over, won’t start
this car has been a problem from the beginning... engine light on, codes say misfire. Started overheating so I replaced thermostat. Still had hardly any power or acceleration, engine light flashes a ...
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Lowest Fuel trims achieved only in the 1200-1500 RPM range?
This car still driving me crazy. I wrote here before about getting the code P0171 and some suggested a vacuum or exhaust leak. I sprayed some flammable connector cleaner around the intake manifold, ...
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Question about aircraft engine injector system
i was recently working alongside an aircraft mechanic on a turbocharged 6 cylinder fuel injected engine (a Lycoming TIO-540 if your curious) and the complaint from the customer was that it would ...
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Where is the injector circuit on a 2007 Toyota Yaris?
I have the PO201 error code which appears randomly every 30Km to 50 Km. The issue sounds possible as the car ran 2000Km with a damaged spark in cylinder 1 before repair.
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Daihatsu Materia 2005 model 1.5 engine smother while driving
we have a Daihatsu materia 2005 , we replaced the plugs,cam sensor , petrol pump, body sensor, air intake temp and catelis converter. The car drive fine when cold, but after a few kilometres it doesn’...
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Mixing sea foam and gumout
I have clogged fuel injectors. I used gumout in my gas tank and it's not working. Can I mix sea foam in with it?
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